Eleven ways religion influenced politics in 2011

From Rick Perry’s prayer revival to Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith, religion has played an inspirational and controversial role on the campaign trail.

Michele Bachmann, an evangelical Christian, was asked during an August GOP presidential debate whether she would submit to her husband in her potential role as president, after her previous comments on biblical submission were made public. Submission “means respect,” Bachmann replied during the debate. Ethan Miller/Getty Images